Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** this funding opportunity is a…

Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** this funding opportunity is a beautiful opportunity for tuskegee university to purchase a miseq® system sequencing machine to enable US to conduct food and agriculture-related research at the genomic level.as a leading historically black college or university (hbcu) in food and agriculture research, we pride ourselves on the successes achieved. However, this impact can be magnified by having access to this equipment that will enhance scientific research at the molecular level at all levels of the food and agriculture field, particularly in alabama.additionally, being the highest producer of minority animal health graduates into the labor market to aid in advancing food and agriculture, access to this equipment on our campus would strengthen the teaching and training of students to be prepared for the cooperate world.considering the impact, we make through food and agriculture with the facilities and infrastructure we already have, this miseq® system sequencing equipment will significantly contribute to research, teaching, and training in food and agriculture. We are grateful that youconsideredour application. We look forwardto usingawarded funds as soon as possible to purchase this equipment to advance food and agriculture research, teaching, and training.